DNV and Germanischer Lloyd to merge

Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) signed and agreement to merge. The two class societies will formed the new DNV GL Group.Globalisation world affect companies to merge and to become one. New strategies, new challenges, fast technology changes and the need for sustainable development.The customers of the two class societies will take advantage and will offer better services.The goal of this mutual pact is the new company to be recognized one of the most respected technical assurance and advisory companies in the world.